Sensory Over-Responsive

Suppose that you are in my class and I am sharing some vital information with you. Now, also suppose that I have dropped a spider down the back of your shirt, where he is to remain for the next hour. I assure you that he is not poisonous and that you should just ignore him.

In Traveling with a Sensory Seeking Child we explored strategies to support your child on vacation if he or she is a sensory seeker, but what if your child is sensitive, more of a sensory avoider. Some children have nervous systems that are easily overwhelmed. They may demonstrate sensory defensiveness and/or poor sensory regulation/modulation.

Most people probably don't think of homeopathy as a treatment for the sensory disorders that often accompany autism spectrum disorder but in fact homeopathic remedies are often very effective in alleviating sensory issues. Sensory problems can take a wide variety of forms including under and over sensitivity of all the various sensory organs.